I banged my GMT IIC really hard against a metal chair....

[cobblecanyon]

Banged the face/bezel so hard against a metal chair that the 1st few words that popped in my head was "oh sh*t", "what have I done".


I took off my watch frantically and stared at it for a few mins from all angle,,, and to my surprised, not a single scratch on the glass or bezel.

I was about to cry like a little tinny, winny little baby.


I am the happiest GMT IIC owner right now, been wearing my watch for a few months and to my suprised, it's still flawless.



Thought I had a major catastrophe when I banged the GMT.


So glad I got the Ceramic Bezel,,,,now I wonder if it can stop a speeding bullet.

[Speed]

Whew!!!

[Akira]

Originally Posted by cobblecanyon

now I wonder if it can stop a speeding bullet.

Yea, a bullet proof vest made with GMT IIc for police! Great idea

[sleddog]

They are tough......I can vouch for that!!!!
Glad to hear all is Ok......
Rob.

[JP500]

Just enjoy the watch!

Yes, you need to be mindful of the polished center links because they will scratch fairly easily. But otherwise this and every other Rolex is a damn well made watch that will age remarkably well. The ceramic bezel is especially durable.

Whatever scratches you do impose you can remove using methods described on the forum. When that fails, send it to be serviced and it will come back good as new.

If you want to keep it perfect, keep it in the box like far too many owners do.

But my advice is to wear when you want, repair when you need, and enjoy all the time.

[hng]

glad to know it's ok, but i'll be very careful not to knock it around...

[walds11]

What a relief. Been there, done that!

[ROLEX MAN]

Have a look with a loupe, it will surprise you what you may find!

[Pablo Escobar]

Glorious Ceramic

[Puffy]

[QUOTE=cobblecanyon;1481497] "oh sh*t",

Some tosser ran into me at the train station the other day, right into the sturdy SS Sub, and I thought the same, but the guy was in more pain than the Rolex!

Rock solid things.

[cobblecanyon]

I just adored the Ceramic bezel and it being scratch proof. Rolex just continues to come up with clever upgrades. The glass/bezel will be looking new for a long, long time down the road.

The way I banged the watch, it would of scratch the bezel with any other watch. Just thankful the watch is still 99% as new 3 months later.

Power to Ceramic!!

[republik-of-mancunia]

I was checking out a GMT-IIc in an AD in Manchester, UK this weekend just gone, and the guy there reckons he's just sent one off for another customer to have the bezel replaced, after it cracked - at a cost of just under £2000!!!

This is apparently due in part to the need to break off the old bezel in order to fit a new one. Is this right?

Whilst ceramic is good for scratch resistance, corrosion resistance, it does tend to be brittle: in general, the harder something is, the more brittle it is so I can see how this might be.

Anyway, it has made me think twice about pulling the trigger on one - and perhaps going for a V-serial SD instead (if I can find one...).

Has anyone here experienced actaully damaging the bezel on a GMT-IIc? If so, what was the cost of replacing the ceramic part of the bezel?

Thanks for you input!

[BarkMaster]

I'll bet your heart skipped a beat or two!!

[anipit]

Wow, i am glad that everithing was ok, i can't immagine about those two or three seconds after bang, before lookin at it!!!

[sdwtchlvr]

These watches can take more than we think. I've done the same thing so many times...and nothing.

[Ck8]

Originally Posted by republik-of-mancunia

I was checking out a GMT-IIc in an AD in Manchester, UK this weekend just gone, and the guy there reckons he's just sent one off for another customer to have the bezel replaced, after it cracked - at a cost of just under £2000!!!

This is apparently due in part to the need to break off the old bezel in order to fit a new one. Is this right?

Whilst ceramic is good for scratch resistance, corrosion resistance, it does tend to be brittle: in general, the harder something is, the more brittle it is so I can see how this might be.

Anyway, it has made me think twice about pulling the trigger on one - and perhaps going for a V-serial SD instead (if I can find one...).

Has anyone here experienced actaully damaging the bezel on a GMT-IIc? If so, what was the cost of replacing the ceramic part of the bezel?

Thanks for you input!

Now I have not checked the replacement cost of the bezel but I reckon the salesman was talkingh through his a**e, like most AD salesmen who do not have much product knowledge of the things they sell. How can it cost £2000 when you can but a new watch for £4360, and with discount or buying BINB from the forum you probably can get one for less than £4000. Even if it is the TT version it would not cost that much to replace the gold bezel.

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by cobblecanyon

Banged the face/bezel so hard against a metal chair that the 1st few words that popped in my head was "oh sh*t", "what have I done".


I took off my watch frantically and stared at it for a few mins from all angle,,, and to my surprised, not a single scratch on the glass or bezel.

I was about to cry like a little tinny, winny little baby.


I am the happiest GMT IIC owner right now, been wearing my watch for a few months and to my suprised, it's still flawless.



Thought I had a major catastrophe when I banged the GMT.


So glad I got the Ceramic Bezel,,,,now I wonder if it can stop a speeding bullet.

Lucky for you, Matt. These Ceramic bezels are really very, very tough and can take a much better beating than their anodized aluminium counterparts.

Good for you - JJ

[cobblecanyon]

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Lucky for you, Matt. These Ceramic bezels are really very, very tough and can take a much better beating than their anodized aluminium counterparts.

Good for you - JJ

I guess I found out the hard way...still looking as new as ever. Here's to me for being a careless

[Ck8]

Checked out with RSC London.

Ceramic insert £225 plus VAT
Whole SS bezel £668 plus VAT. But strangely the gold one is the same price??

[spuds]

Originally Posted by JP500

Just enjoy the watch! ....
But my advice is to wear when you want, repair when you need, and enjoy all the time.

agreed 100%!!!!


....close call dude but glad to know it'll take a beating when it has to eh??

[deserted]

You have one of the toughest watches on the planet, enjoy it...

[newrolexman]

You are very lucky.


I knicked mine on a brick wall and the crystal was history.

[kyle L]

Just don't drop it on a floor tile like I did with my Omega Speemaster.....

[layne]

Tim, I had the same thing happen with my gmtIIc - banged it that hard against a chair that paint from the chair needed to be rubbed off the cyclops & the bezel. I was thrilled to see not a mark remained after i cleaned it up. Ceramic insert can take a hard impact type knock very well!

[moviefreak]

pheew... glad the watch is still safe...

[jrssv]

The first full day I owned my GMT IIc I hit it hard against a a stucco wall. Once I cleaned off some pieces of wall I saw that there was no damage. The ceramic bezel is not only tough but it is beautiful as well. If Rolex does come out with a Sub with a ceramic bezel in SS as everyone seems to think I'll be really tempted.

[Mockingbird]

Scratch proof? Yes.

Shatter proof? Definitely not. It's an extremely fragile and expensive bezel, making me prefer the more rugged steel ones. Each to his own though, and the ceramic is stunning.

[JimC]

Glad it survived. Other threads mention doom and gloom. A direct hit from the point of a key, or a striking blow. Those, IMHO, are different.

Thanks for sharing your experience, and that it all turned out well.

[everose]

Originally Posted by ROLEX MAN

Have a look with a loupe, it will surprise you what you may find!

No Don't!!!......just love it!!!!!

[Ageing Orphan]

Originally Posted by cobblecanyon

Banged the face/bezel so hard against a metal chair that the 1st few words that popped in my head was "oh sh*t", "what have I done".


I took off my watch frantically and stared at it for a few mins from all angle,,, and to my surprised, not a single scratch on the glass or bezel.

I was about to cry like a little tinny, winny little baby.


I am the happiest GMT IIC owner right now, been wearing my watch for a few months and to my suprised, it's still flawless.



Thought I had a major catastrophe when I banged the GMT.


So glad I got the Ceramic Bezel,,,,now I wonder if it can stop a speeding bullet.

No problem. Ship it to me and I'll take it down the range and shoot it for you. What calibre whould you like me to use first? .22rf or shall I use the 5.56mm ?? I can also offer 9mm or .45acp.